How to protect your outboard motor?

[Whole in the Water]

Been reading about a lot of kicker thefts. Pretty sad state. Seems most common locks just slow down thieves. Just wondering what practical/mechanical ideas are out there for reducing the risk of theft (other than welding it to the boat-lol).

 

[Cuba Libre]

Just make sure you have insurance.. might get you a new one.

 

[ComfortZone]

I have the large steel lock that goes across both clamps, lower holes are through bolted with the largest bolts/nuts possible, then I weld the nuts on...have had my last 2 boats like this. both have had attempted thefts...but like mentioned it just slows em down, if they really want it, they will get it

 

[finaddict]

This really works.....

 

[Fish Assassin]

Works till they unbolt or cut off your mounting plate

 

[pescador]

We don't dial 911. That works too.

 

[Whole in the Water]

This really works.....

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FinAddict, were did you get this lock and how much was it?

 

[Gunsmith]

http://www.sportfishingbc.com/forum/images/Eloquent/attach/jpg.gif

This works also.

 

[zurk]

how do they steal it ? is it when the boat is parked unattended at a marina or only when the boat is parked in your driveway ?
his is a $80 stazo : http://www.sailorssolutions.com/index.asp?page=ProductDetails&Item=lock01

 

[mcgyver]

Finaddict - looks like a Yamaha....

"Known engines that the Stazo Smartlock does NOT fit:"
•Evenrude 4.5 HP 1979
•Evenrude 10 and 15 HP 2-stroke
•Johnson 15 HP 2-stroke
•Mercury 4 HP 4-stroke long shaft
•Mercury 9.9 HP 2-stroke
•Mercury 15 HP 2-stroke
•Mariner 15 HP 2-stroke
•Nissan 4-stroke 4HP 2010
•Nissan or Daihatsu 6HP 4-stroke
•Nissan 8HP 4-stroke 2006
•Nissan 9.8 2007
•Nissan 9.9 HP 4-stroke 2006-2007
•Daihatsu 6HP 4-stroke model MSS66BL
•Honda 20HP 2006
•Honda 15HP 2007 model BF15DKSH
•Suzuki 15HP 2006
•Tohatsu - All
•Yamaha 9.9
•Yamaha 15

 

[doger5]

Battery power Reciprocating saw makes short work at getting your motor.

 

[zurk]

right. sawing off a kicker bracket would make short work (or the fiberglass on that boat) of the lock. but i still dont understand how they could do these on boat docks etc in broad daylight.
i can understand if these were done over night in the driveway or whatever - mine is behind a 6ft fence with cameras and motion activated lights so i dont care.

 

[doger5]

It takes Big Balls or a crack head